Which of the following is true about edentulism in the past decade? Rates of edentulism have ______________ while rates of untreated decay in adults have ______________.

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In addition, rates of edentulism (the loss of all natural teeth) and partial tooth loss decreased during the last decade. On the other hand, data that have become available since the launch of Healthy People 2020 indicate a possible reversal resulting in an increase of partial tooth loss along with a continuing decrease in complete tooth loss. It is interesting to consider a possible relationship of this increase in partial tooth loss to the decrease in untreated decay in adults described earlier.

Which of the Following Is True About Edentulism in the Past